Pageless vs Niagara Launcher
Two minimalist list launchers for Android, compared honestly: how they organise apps, what they show, and what they cost.
Updated 9 November 2026
Niagara and Pageless share the same starting idea: replace the grid of icons with a list of app names. Neither has ads. From there they go in different directions. Facts about Niagara were checked on 9 November 2026 against niagaralauncher.com and its help pages.
| Pageless | Niagara | |
|---|---|---|
| Home screen | Favourites, then every app by name, grouped by category | Favourites, then one alphabetical list with a wave-shaped alphabet |
| Organising | Your own categories, in your own order (free) | Favourites; pop-up folders in Pro |
| Layouts | Five: List, Categories, Now, Folders, Shelves | One list |
| Widgets | No | Yes; widget stacks in Pro |
| Notifications | Dots on apps | Shown in the list, reply from home |
| Looks | Four styles and six one-tap themes, four fonts | Themes, fonts, icon packs in Pro |
| Saved web links | Yes | No |
| Price | Free Basic; Pro one-time, 7-day trial | Free; Pro $24.99 a year or $74.99 for life |
Choose Niagara if…
- you want one simple list and don’t mind it being alphabetical,
- you want widgets or notifications on your home screen,
- you like Niagara’s polished animations and icon packs.
Choose Pageless if…
- you have lots of apps and want them grouped by what they’re for,
- you’d like to switch between several layouts over the same categories,
- you prefer paying once to a yearly plan.
More launchers side by side: Pageless vs Niagara, Nova, Smart Launcher, Lawnchair and Olauncher.
Questions
Is Pageless a Niagara alternative?
Yes, if you like Niagara’s list but want your apps grouped into your own categories, with a one-time price. If you rely on Niagara’s widgets and inline notifications, stay with Niagara.
Which is cheaper, Pageless or Niagara?
Both are free to start. Niagara Pro costs $24.99 a year or $74.99 for life, according to Niagara’s website. Pageless Pro is a single purchase whose price Google Play shows in your currency.
Can Pageless show notifications like Niagara?
Pageless shows a dot on apps with unread notifications, but not the notifications themselves.